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Canon 600D vs Canon T8i

Portability
66
Imaging
58
Features
72
Overall
63
Canon EOS 600D front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
Portability
67
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Canon 600D vs Canon T8i Key Specs

Canon 600D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 570g - 133 x 100 x 80mm
  • Launched March 2011
  • Additionally referred to as EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5
  • Old Model is Canon 550D
  • Successor is Canon 650D
Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Previous Model is Canon T7i
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Canon 600D vs Canon T8i Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon 600D versus Canon T8i, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the 600D (18MP) and T8i (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 600D was introduced 9 years earlier than the T8i which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the 600D matches up versus the T8i for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 600D over the Canon T8i

 600D T8i 

Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Canon 600D

 T8i 600D 
IntroducedFebruary 2020March 2011Newer by 108 months
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Common features in the Canon 600D and Canon T8i

 600D T8i 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon 600D vs Canon T8i Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon 600D features outside measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Canon T8i has specifications of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 600D against the T8i.

Canon 600D vs Canon T8i size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 600D and T8i is 66 and 67 respectively.

Canon 600D vs Canon T8i top view buttons comparison

Canon 600D vs Canon T8i Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 600D and T8i.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon T8i to show extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged 600D will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 600D vs Canon T8i sensor size comparison

Canon 600D vs Canon T8i Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 600D vs Canon T8i Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 600D Portrait photography factors
Canon T8i Portrait photography factors
74
manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
81
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 600D Street photography highlights
Canon T8i Street photography highlights
67
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
73
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 600D as a Sports photography camera
Canon T8i as a Sports photography camera
54
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (440 CIPA)
76
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (800 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 600D Travel photography information
Canon T8i Travel photography information
62
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery (440 shots)
80
good battery power (800 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 600D as a Landscape photography camera
Canon T8i as a Landscape photography camera
63
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (440 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (800 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 600D Vlogging details
Canon T8i Vlogging details
70
display is selfie friendly
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
no image stabilization
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Canon 600D vs Canon T8i Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 600D and Canon T8i
 Canon EOS 600DCanon EOS Rebel T8i
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 600D Canon EOS Rebel T8i
Also Known as EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5 EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-03-31 2020-02-12
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 DIGIC 8
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 45
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Available lenses 326 326
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.51x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 7.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570 gr (1.26 lbs) 515 gr (1.14 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 100 x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 793 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 800 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $799 $750